Life Span
Biennial
Annual
Origin
Australia
Mexico, Central America
Types
Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Pink Flame Tree, Rusty Kurrajong
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Green Striped Cushaw'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Campeche'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Survivor'
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
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USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
8-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Crimson, Orange Red
Yellow, Orange, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Red, Sienna, Chocolate
White, Green, Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
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Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
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Leaf Shape
Lobed
Reniform
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Aphids, Armyworm, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Cabbage looper, Cutworms, Red blotch, Striped cucumber beetles
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Drought, Humidity, Moisture
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Beetles, Caterpillar, Cutworms
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Cough, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Vermifuge
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds
Flowers, Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
For making oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
BRACHYCHITON rupestris
CUCURBITA argyrosperma
Common Name
Australian Flame Tree, Flame Bottle Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree
Squash
In Hindi
बोतल ट्री
Squash
In German
Flaschenbaum
Squash
In French
Bouteille Arbre
Squash
In Spanish
Árbol de la botella
calabacín
In Greek
Μπουκάλι Δέντρο
σκουός
In Portuguese
Bottle Tree
abóbora
In Polish
Butelka Drzewo
kabaczek
In Latin
Utrem ligno
cucurbita
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Cucurbitales
Family
Sterculiaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
brachychiton
Cucurbita
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Sterculioideae
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Season and Care of Bottle Tree and Squash
Season and care of Bottle Tree and Squash is important to know. While considering everything about Bottle Tree and Squash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bottle Tree season is Spring and Summer and Squash season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bottle Tree is Loam, Sand and for Squash is Loam while the PH of soil for Bottle Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Squash is Neutral.
Bottle Tree and Squash Physical Information
Bottle Tree and Squash physical information is very important for comparison. Bottle Tree height is 2,743.20 cm and width 1,500.00 cm whereas Squash height is 30.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Bottle Tree and Squash are as follows:
Care of Bottle Tree and Squash
Care of Bottle Tree and Squash include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bottle Tree pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Squash pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bottle Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.